Probation and Parole: Theory and Practice - Hardcover

Howard-abidinsky

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0132333880 ISBN 13: 9780132333887

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1996

Synopsis

Written by former community corrections professional, this book provides a state-of-the-art view of probation and parole. Offering a new two-color design, this revision contains updated material from agencies throughout the country and features 12 chapters that focus on all aspects of topic from the practitioner’s point of view. Throughout the book, controversial issues are addressed and capture the conflict between the need to maximize community safety and the need to control the cost of operating prisons. Additional attention is paid to both the juvenile and adult populations and the book considers how the probation officers work with each.

About this title

From the Publisher

Using a practitioner's perspective, this text provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art of juvenile and adult probation/parole and community corrections in America.

About the Author

Howard Abadinsky is professor of criminal justice at Saint Xavier University, Chicago. He was an inspector for the Cook County Sheriff's Office for eight years and a NewYork State parole officer and senior parole officer for 15 years. The author holds a B.A. from Queens College of the City University of New York, an M.S.W from Fordham University and a Ph.D. from New York University. He is the author of several books, including Organized Crime, 6th ed., Law and Justice, 5th ed., and Drug Abuse, 4th ed.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0132333880
• ISBN 13: 9780132333887
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 528